
The latest business and finance news from around the world, on the BBC.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1293 | Founded | 18 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNews | |||

Farmers across Europe are trying to protect their crops as an intense heatwave grips the continent. Several countries have issued red weather alerts as temperatures soar.
Meanwhile, an operation is under way to evacuate thousands of seafarers strand... more
Ukrainian drone attacks are causing fuel headaches for Russian motorists. Fuel purchases are restricted in much of Russia, with petrol pumps running dry in occupied Crimea.
Tech stocks around the world have fallen sharply, led by Elon Musk's rocket... more
Sir Keir Starmer says he will step down as Labour leader and UK prime minister. What does the political uncertainty mean for the British economy?
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Keir Starmer announces he is stepping down as Britain's Prime Minister, triggering a Labour leadership contest at a crucial moment for the UK economy. We hear from Rain Newton-Smith, CEO of CBI on what businesses will be looking for next. Plus, how S... more
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very biased. dissapointed that they have fallen into the Chinese influence.
I’ve been a long-time listener of the BBC World Business Report, but the quality has declined in recent years. The range of stories feels narrower and the reporting less sharp than it used to be. I’ve now switched to Bloomberg’s Daybreak Europe Pod, which offers a much wider range of global business stories for me.
I’d rather just read online news article. Isn’t fun too.
The sound quality isn’t the best. Sounds keep fading in and out
As someone who has both US and UK nationality and has lived in both countries, this show demonstrates the legit toffiest worst of the English. No, it is not “interesting” that the US is considering a budget bill that takes health insurance away from the poor to give tax cuts to the wealthiest. The oh look at those Americans over there how curious (read stupid because not British) is so incredibly tired. Seriously, Mike Johnson get a grip: you ask the stupidest questions, arrive at the stupidest ... more
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Global business and policy news with a world-spanning lens, focusing on how macro trends, markets, and technology intersect. Episodes frequently dissect AI governance, IPOs in space and AI, energy and commodity dynamics, as well as regulatory and geopolitical developments that drive markets. Expect rigorous analysis from economists, journalists, and legal experts, plus on-the-ground reporting from major markets. Notable strengths include a steady rotation of senior journalists and academics who provide context on regulatory guardrails, AI deployment, and global capital flows, making it useful for listeners who want pragmatic insights for investing, strategy, and policy understanding.
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1. Michael Malone
2. Tim Farah
3. Adhaya Ressie
4. Vincent Peters
5. Catherine Arnold
6. Lucy Preble
7. Peter Bardenflath-Hansen
8. Justin Mankin
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